BILE PERITONITIS Meaning and
Definition
-
Bile peritonitis refers to a medical condition characterized by the inflammation and infection of the peritoneum, which is the membrane lining the abdominal cavity, caused by the leakage or spillage of bile into the peritoneal cavity.
In a healthy individual, bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It is a yellowish-green fluid that aids in the digestion of fats. Bile peritonitis occurs when there is damage to the bile ducts or the gallbladder itself, leading to the escape of bile into the surrounding peritoneal cavity. Common causes include gallbladder rupture, bile duct injury, biliary surgery complications, and gallstone-related complications.
When bile comes into contact with the peritoneum, it triggers an inflammatory response, resulting in symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, tenderness, fever, nausea, vomiting, and in some cases, jaundice. If left untreated, bile peritonitis can lead to serious complications, including sepsis, abscess formation, and multiple organ failure.
Diagnosis typically involves a thorough physical examination, medical history review, blood tests to assess liver function and infection markers, and imaging techniques, such as ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scans. Treatment usually involves a combination of intravenous antibiotics to combat infection, surgical intervention to repair any damage to the bile ducts or gallbladder, and draining any accumulated fluid or abscesses from the affected area.
Prompt medical intervention is crucial in the management of bile peritonitis, as delay can lead to life-threatening consequences.
Common Misspellings for BILE PERITONITIS
- vile peritonitis
- nile peritonitis
- hile peritonitis
- gile peritonitis
- bule peritonitis
- bjle peritonitis
- bkle peritonitis
- bole peritonitis
- b9le peritonitis
- b8le peritonitis
- bike peritonitis
- bipe peritonitis
- bioe peritonitis
- bilw peritonitis
- bils peritonitis
- bild peritonitis
- bilr peritonitis
- bil4 peritonitis
- bil3 peritonitis
- bile oeritonitis
Etymology of BILE PERITONITIS
The word "bile peritonitis" can be broken down into two parts:
1. Bile: The word "bile" comes from the Latin word "bilis" meaning "bitter", "gall", or "bile". "Bilis" itself is thought to have derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*gʷheim-", meaning "to go" or "to be poured".
2. Peritonitis: The word "peritonitis" is a medical term derived from two Latin roots. "Peri-" means "around" or "surrounding", and "-tonitis" comes from the Greek word "tonos" meaning "tension" or "stretching", and "-itis" which is a suffix used to denote inflammation. Therefore, "peritonitis" refers to inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
Infographic
Add the infographic to your website:
